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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$112 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Mainz:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Mainz costing on average $112 (€92).
A bus is $274 (€224) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Mainz costing on average $328 (€269).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Mainz
How to get from Zurich to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM9h15Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)6:40 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$541One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM9h15Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)6:40 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$541One-way1 transfer
Fastest
DE431811:20 AM1h00Zurich Airport12:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 108 · 4568 · 13669 · 44929:59 AM4h44Zurich HB2:43 PMMainz Hbf$1281One-way3 transfers
- ICE 370 · 447610:59 AM4h48Zurich HB3:47 PMMainz Hbf$1281One-way1 transfer
- ICE 372 · 4474+
TGV 92108:58 AM4h49Zurich HB1:47 PMMainz Hbf$1281One-way2 transfers
- DE43104:45 PM1h00Zurich Airport5:45 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2271One-way0 transfers
- DE43128:00 AM1h00Zurich Airport9:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2661One-way0 transfers
AZ7201+
AZ744612:55 PM3h05Zurich Airport4:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Mainz:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Mainz costing on average $112 (€92).
A bus is $274 (€224) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Mainz costing on average $328 (€269).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mainz by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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